add-on services

Add on services are generally non-nail related services that can be added to a nail care service, and should not normally require additional licensing (for example, an esthetician's license) to perform (although the sometimes may). We often think of a paraffin dip or a specialty mask as an add-on service. Add-on services not only enhance the service for the client, they generate higher service tickets and higher profits for salons.

Required Reading

Manicures are a service that virtually all nail salons offer. There are basic steps that clients expect, plus add-ons and alternatives that allow for endless customization. Follow our basic manicure steps and decide if you’d like to add any of the upgrades or alternatives to your menu.

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